Shop owner's 'big shock' after selling Gisborne's $28.5m golden ticket
A Gisborne store owner is in shock after selling a winning Powerball ticket worth $28.5 million. The prize is the largest in the store's history and has been celebrated as a positive event for the local community.
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Large lottery wins often serve as significant local interest stories that highlight community economic impact and individual fortune.
<p>A lucky Gisborne Powerball player has won $28.5 million in last night's draw, with the shop that sold the winning ticket describing the sale as "unbelievable".</p> <p>The ticket, sold at Grant Bros Homeware & Gifts, won $28 million with Powerball First Division and a further $250,000 with Lotto First Division.</p> <p>Shortly after 4pm, Lotto NZ confirmed to 1News that the huge prize had been claimed by its sole winner. </p> <p>Earlier today, store owner Renee Grant said it was a surprise to learn her family's business had sold the golden ticket. </p> <p>"It was definitely a big shock when we got the call to let us know, it's unbelievable," she said.
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